Sex Therapy Therapists in Washington, DC 20016

"I believe that successful therapy brings about concrete change, not mere insight. I use a practical, active, goal-focused approach called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I will train and guide you in a applying a variety of strategies, skills and techniques in your your daily life that will help you achieve your your personal therapy goals. It is my aim to help you become your own personal therapist so that you can continue using the strategies, skills and techniques that you learned with me to meet future challenges on your own. I was named a Top Therapist by Washingtonian magazine."

"I believe that successful therapy brings about concrete change, not mere insight. I use a practical, active, goal-focused approach called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I will train and guide you in a applying a variety of strategies, skills and techniques in your your daily life that will help you achieve your your personal therapy goals. It is my aim to help you become your own personal therapist so that you can continue using the strategies, skills and techniques that you learned with me to meet future challenges on your own. I was named a Top Therapist by Washingtonian magazine."

"Are you unhappy in your relationship? Do you worry a lot? If you feel stuck in some way, I'd like to help. Individuals and couples deal with many challenges; for individuals, these difficulties may include relationship problems, stress, anxiety and depression, and low self-worth among others. Couples may experience poor communication and high conflict, loss of trust after infidelity, as well as difficulty with intimacy. My goal is to help people gain insight into their behaviors and to make desired changes that will, in turn, contribute to a healthier self-esteem and more satisfying relationships."

"Are you unhappy in your relationship? Do you worry a lot? If you feel stuck in some way, I'd like to help. Individuals and couples deal with many challenges; for individuals, these difficulties may include relationship problems, stress, anxiety and depression, and low self-worth among others. Couples may experience poor communication and high conflict, loss of trust after infidelity, as well as difficulty with intimacy. My goal is to help people gain insight into their behaviors and to make desired changes that will, in turn, contribute to a healthier self-esteem and more satisfying relationships."

"Most people would change what is making them unhappy, if they could. I feel my job is to help you become aware of the parts of yourself that are negatively impacting you.I help you look at the patterns that are making you feel stuck. We work together to understand what prevents you from attaining a better relationship with yourself and your loved ones. I believe that all humans desire to understand and to be understood. I create an environment where you can just simply be yourself."

"Most people would change what is making them unhappy, if they could. I feel my job is to help you become aware of the parts of yourself that are negatively impacting you.I help you look at the patterns that are making you feel stuck. We work together to understand what prevents you from attaining a better relationship with yourself and your loved ones. I believe that all humans desire to understand and to be understood. I create an environment where you can just simply be yourself."

"'Maybe I should talk to someone' is often thought by a person considering therapy. Perhaps it's because a friend or family member has suggested it, or because you are grappling with a difficult issue. After deciding to pursue therapy, the next important step is choosing that 'someone' who is a good fit."

"'Maybe I should talk to someone' is often thought by a person considering therapy. Perhaps it's because a friend or family member has suggested it, or because you are grappling with a difficult issue. After deciding to pursue therapy, the next important step is choosing that 'someone' who is a good fit."

"You might be reading this with intrigue, reluctance, anxiety and hope about beginning (or continuing) therapy- this is natural. Let me start by saying that I believe each of us wants to live our best, most fulfilling life & that I believe in your ability to heal and change."

"You might be reading this with intrigue, reluctance, anxiety and hope about beginning (or continuing) therapy- this is natural. Let me start by saying that I believe each of us wants to live our best, most fulfilling life & that I believe in your ability to heal and change."

"As a "Top Marriage,Family and Sex Therapist" in Washingtonian Magazine in 2009 & 2012, my focus is on helping couples address the ruptures in their relationships. If you feel far apart from your partner or in constant conflict, therapy can help you to feel close again.
As an couples relationship and certified sex therapist, with more than 30 years of experience, couples learn a structured communications tool , which fosters listening, understanding and empathy. Partners learn to take responsibility to grow and change in their relationship. Appreciation, love, passion and sexuality are rekindled."

"As a "Top Marriage,Family and Sex Therapist" in Washingtonian Magazine in 2009 & 2012, my focus is on helping couples address the ruptures in their relationships. If you feel far apart from your partner or in constant conflict, therapy can help you to feel close again.
As an couples relationship and certified sex therapist, with more than 30 years of experience, couples learn a structured communications tool , which fosters listening, understanding and empathy. Partners learn to take responsibility to grow and change in their relationship. Appreciation, love, passion and sexuality are rekindled."

"There are times when things are not going as well as we'd like in our relationships, family or work. You may feel alone, depressed, anxious or in conflict with those you care about. In my psychotherapy practice I help couples and individuals restore their sense of well being and connection. People learn how to be more present and intentional about their interactions and decisions. Partners learn to be safely available to each other through a dialogue process that teaches more effective listening, deeper understanding and empathy."

"There are times when things are not going as well as we'd like in our relationships, family or work. You may feel alone, depressed, anxious or in conflict with those you care about. In my psychotherapy practice I help couples and individuals restore their sense of well being and connection. People learn how to be more present and intentional about their interactions and decisions. Partners learn to be safely available to each other through a dialogue process that teaches more effective listening, deeper understanding and empathy."

"I counsel patients from late adolescence through adulthood and specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental disorders including mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance abuse disorders, and psychiatric disorders in medically ill patients. I completed a Psychiatric Residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, followed by a Fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. This provided specialized training in treating psychiatric symptoms/disorders in complex, medically ill patients. These patients may have acute or chronic medical, neurological or obstetrical illnesses in which psychiatric illness affects their medical care and/or quality of life."

"I counsel patients from late adolescence through adulthood and specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental disorders including mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance abuse disorders, and psychiatric disorders in medically ill patients. I completed a Psychiatric Residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, followed by a Fellowship in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. This provided specialized training in treating psychiatric symptoms/disorders in complex, medically ill patients. These patients may have acute or chronic medical, neurological or obstetrical illnesses in which psychiatric illness affects their medical care and/or quality of life."

"Interested in improving your attitude, mood, lifestyle, or outlook? Need help navigating difficult emotions? Having relationship issues? Anyone can hit a wall in their attempt to deal with life's challenges.You can get unstuck and moving in more positive direction. You can shift to a healthier place. I would like to partner with you to help find solutions to build a better emotional space.We can create a safe place for you to fully express what's on your mind and feel more connected to your authentic self."

"Interested in improving your attitude, mood, lifestyle, or outlook? Need help navigating difficult emotions? Having relationship issues? Anyone can hit a wall in their attempt to deal with life's challenges.You can get unstuck and moving in more positive direction. You can shift to a healthier place. I would like to partner with you to help find solutions to build a better emotional space.We can create a safe place for you to fully express what's on your mind and feel more connected to your authentic self."

"I apply the science of Psychology in assisting individuals, couples and families in the pursuit of their goals. I strive to maximize their happiness and to live more effective lives. I have practiced in the Washington Metropolitan area since 1973. Trained by Drs. Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis, I have specialized training in cognitive-behavioral therapy and in the treatment of mood disorders. As a certified sex therapist I combine the application of psychological science with a compassionate, empathic approach to individuals and couples as they struggle with their problems in the area of sexual functioning and related difficulties."

"I apply the science of Psychology in assisting individuals, couples and families in the pursuit of their goals. I strive to maximize their happiness and to live more effective lives. I have practiced in the Washington Metropolitan area since 1973. Trained by Drs. Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis, I have specialized training in cognitive-behavioral therapy and in the treatment of mood disorders. As a certified sex therapist I combine the application of psychological science with a compassionate, empathic approach to individuals and couples as they struggle with their problems in the area of sexual functioning and related difficulties."

"I believe that individuals have a great capacity to grow and change through psychotherapy. My goal is to help patients better understand themselves by developing insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. To facilitate this process, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which counterproductive patterns of behavior are examined."

"I believe that individuals have a great capacity to grow and change through psychotherapy. My goal is to help patients better understand themselves by developing insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. To facilitate this process, I provide a safe and supportive environment in which counterproductive patterns of behavior are examined."

"I am dedicated to helping people realize their personal and relational potential. My expertise and passion is in sex and relationship therapy, and LGBTQ, kink, and poly friendly work. I specialize in issues of trauma, sexual assault and abuse, and domestic violence. I assist people in understanding their unhelpful thinking patterns, navigating healthy relationship dynamics, and difficulties in communication."

"I am dedicated to helping people realize their personal and relational potential. My expertise and passion is in sex and relationship therapy, and LGBTQ, kink, and poly friendly work. I specialize in issues of trauma, sexual assault and abuse, and domestic violence. I assist people in understanding their unhelpful thinking patterns, navigating healthy relationship dynamics, and difficulties in communication."

"I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst providing individual psychotherapy, play therapy, couples therapy, pharmacotherapy and psychoanalysis to patients for a variety of presenting symptoms: anxiety, depression, poor school performance, stuttering, lack of motivation, and finding oneself in relationships with people who are devaluating and/or abusive. My interpersonal focus is to help patients to become aware (by being mindful) of what he or she conciously or unconcoiusly does that prevent the patient from gratifying his or her needs."

"I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst providing individual psychotherapy, play therapy, couples therapy, pharmacotherapy and psychoanalysis to patients for a variety of presenting symptoms: anxiety, depression, poor school performance, stuttering, lack of motivation, and finding oneself in relationships with people who are devaluating and/or abusive. My interpersonal focus is to help patients to become aware (by being mindful) of what he or she conciously or unconcoiusly does that prevent the patient from gratifying his or her needs."

"Are you feeling alone, depressed, anxious, or confused? Are you struggling with relationships? Experiencing a lack of sexual desire, struggling with ED, or unable to achieve an Orgasm?. As a Licensed Psychologist, trained and Certified IMAGO & Gottman Relationship Therapist and a Diplomat in Sex Therapy; I can help you. Without judgement, we will talk openly and candidly about all aspects of your life. Together, we will address your concerns by understanding your past, how it effects you in the present and what you want or can do to change the future."

"Are you feeling alone, depressed, anxious, or confused? Are you struggling with relationships? Experiencing a lack of sexual desire, struggling with ED, or unable to achieve an Orgasm?. As a Licensed Psychologist, trained and Certified IMAGO & Gottman Relationship Therapist and a Diplomat in Sex Therapy; I can help you. Without judgement, we will talk openly and candidly about all aspects of your life. Together, we will address your concerns by understanding your past, how it effects you in the present and what you want or can do to change the future."

"I've been providing psychotherapy for twenty years. I am passionate about this work and have helped many people change their lives for the better. I believe in a person's ability to make their life as full and rich as they want it to be. Therapy can help you get what you need and want in your relationships, work, and other areas of life. I am easy to talk to and bring a lot of warmth and caring to therapy. I sometimes use innovative approaches including walking in nature with clients, hypnotherapy, pet therapy, and writing/art therapy."

"I've been providing psychotherapy for twenty years. I am passionate about this work and have helped many people change their lives for the better. I believe in a person's ability to make their life as full and rich as they want it to be. Therapy can help you get what you need and want in your relationships, work, and other areas of life. I am easy to talk to and bring a lot of warmth and caring to therapy. I sometimes use innovative approaches including walking in nature with clients, hypnotherapy, pet therapy, and writing/art therapy."

"I find deep fulfillment in the work I do. I see it as part of my job to help you understand the way you think and feel so that you can have more meaningful relationships with those closest to you. Together, we'll make sense of the things in your life that are troubling you, and explore ways to cope in order to help you feel less overwhelmed."

"I find deep fulfillment in the work I do. I see it as part of my job to help you understand the way you think and feel so that you can have more meaningful relationships with those closest to you. Together, we'll make sense of the things in your life that are troubling you, and explore ways to cope in order to help you feel less overwhelmed."

"Has the person you are supposed to be most comfortable around and best friends with become more like a stranger? Does talking always turn into fighting? Marriage and any commited relationship requires maintenance and attention. Our fast-paced lives often create patterns of relating to each other that, over time, become more harmful than helpful. Figuring out these patterns and dances that have developed over time and creating a more thoughtful way of communicating can strengthen any relationship. My goal is to teach you everything I know about relationships and how to be your best and most aware self."

"Has the person you are supposed to be most comfortable around and best friends with become more like a stranger? Does talking always turn into fighting? Marriage and any commited relationship requires maintenance and attention. Our fast-paced lives often create patterns of relating to each other that, over time, become more harmful than helpful. Figuring out these patterns and dances that have developed over time and creating a more thoughtful way of communicating can strengthen any relationship. My goal is to teach you everything I know about relationships and how to be your best and most aware self."

How can I tell if a therapist is right for me?
Therapists in American University Park, Friendship Heights, Palisades, Spring Valley, Tenleytown and Wesley Heights Washington 20016 are able to work with a wide range of issues.

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